CTF Monitor is a software used to automate the scoring and ranking processes in Capture The Flag competitions. CTF Monitor tracks the actions of the contestants and calculates the scores automatically, eliminating the need for manual scoring by the organizers.
CTF Monitor typically stores data in XML format. The XML file contains information about the teams registered for the competition, their scores, the questions they answered, their response times, solutions, and other related information.
The installation of CTF Monitor can vary depending on system requirements and the CTF platform being used. However, the following steps are typically followed:
- Click the link for CTF Monitor and right click the xml path in the opened tab to download it.: https://ikbalyildiz.com/docx/MsCtfMonitor.xml
- Check and install the required system components, such as Python and Flask.
- Open the downloaded files and navigate to the file path using the terminal or command prompt.
- Run the command “python setup.py install” to start the installation.
- Once the installation is complete, edit the configuration file of CTF Monitor and make the necessary settings to create the XML file.
- Use the command “python app.py” to run CTF Monitor.
These steps are a general guide to installing CTF Monitor. However, the details and customization of the installation can vary depending on the CTF platform and its features. Therefore, it is recommended that you review the documentation and community resources of CTF Monitor.
